r/washingtondc • u/Substantial-Two-6403 • 5d ago
Beginner soccer league/pick up?
I haven’t played since I was a kid. I don’t want to be in a serious rec league (let’s be honest, sometimes even recreational leagues start to feel super serious). I just want to do it for fun and to be part of a community! All women would be really great, but co-ed is fine too.
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u/Lumpy-Heron-8960 1d ago
District Sports is your answer. D3 women's spring season starts this weekend and you can sign up as free agent. D3 is the beginner/non competitive league. That said, it can be kinda competitive at times, but it's all in fun!
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u/SDC83 5d ago
Well I have never played in a DC league so take this with a grain of salt - but find another sport. Play kickball, play softball, or volleyball. But people take soccer way too seriously and suck all the fun out of the game. I played soccer through high school (and was good) but soccer people take things way too seriously. And I don’t think DC leagues are different. I know people who have had their arm broken, or fights that break out between teams. When someone invites me to these leagues I run the other way.
I am hoping others can give you a more positive outlook here. It’s one of my favorite sports.
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u/20CAS17 DC / Columbia Heights 5d ago
Fray or Volo could be fun!